Comments on: Debunking Popular Misconceptions about the Internet and Digital Learninghttp://blogs.cisco.com/education/debunking-popular-misconceptions-about-the-internet-and-digital-learning
Sat, 01 Aug 2015 20:45:04 +0000hourly1By: Cherylhttp://blogs.cisco.com/education/debunking-popular-misconceptions-about-the-internet-and-digital-learning#comment-609103
Thu, 05 Jul 2012 21:40:02 +0000http://blogs.cisco.com/?p=72040#comment-609103As a former teacher who is now involved in the technology industry I applaud you on a well-written article that has a refreshing point of view.
When I taught I tried to implement technological benefits into my lessons, but they retained the classic brick-and-mortar classroom approach. However, my husband is now in college and he relies heavily on Kahn Academy for help. I have since seen that as you stated, the optimum classroom of the future is one that combines technology and interpersonal relationships.
It is important for schools to understand that in order to offer students full use of internet resources an in building das solution or wireless network of some sort must be provided.
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Fri, 29 Jun 2012 21:11:23 +0000http://blogs.cisco.com/?p=72040#comment-607542Great blog Renee! As a Cisco certified Virtual Classroom Instructor AND product trainer for WebEx, I can attest to the efficacy of remote learning. I know it works, and I have trained many customers in the education sector who are using WebEx technology to reach remote learners. What many folks don’t realize is that there are keys to ensuring knowledge transfer online- they just aren’t the same as what we’d use in a traditional classroom. Using proper instructional design methods, and taking a blended learning approach (as you mentioned) are a few. Using existing “brick and mortar” classroom materials/approaches will not always work in a virtual classroom. This is where I see the biggest chance for online education to fail- and a big “AHA!” moment for educators when they realize that some adaptation is required. Cisco, through WebEx University, offers a program called Leading Virtual Classroom Instruction which acts as a boot camp for those who will be creating and leading online education programs. I highly recommend it!
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Tue, 19 Jun 2012 12:29:13 +0000http://blogs.cisco.com/?p=72040#comment-604222Many of the people who believe that internet based learning is the wave of the future are interested in the savings it might provide. Unfortunately these technologies can never replace in-room instruction. Their greatest impact will be when they supplement learning that has happened in the classroom or to help those who need more practice. It’s ok to move teachers away from the front of the classroom to the “guide on the side” but their presence is absolutely necessary
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Fri, 08 Jun 2012 22:49:36 +0000http://blogs.cisco.com/?p=72040#comment-599684Great article; very insightful. Too much debate seems to focus on the ‘automation’ of existing models of education rather than thinking again – as you do here – about how experienced educators can deploy technology to do things never possible before. And per Myth 1, infrastructrue isn’t bright and shiny but it is the core: as we know from school building themselves, reliability and functionality beats bling every time.
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Fri, 08 Jun 2012 04:57:01 +0000http://blogs.cisco.com/?p=72040#comment-599424Our local school district just introduced courses online for grades K-12!
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Fri, 08 Jun 2012 03:22:14 +0000http://blogs.cisco.com/?p=72040#comment-599406Great article! I agree with your point of view!
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